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Chicago has been quietly intercepting millions from state tax refunds during the pandemic

By Simon Davis-Cohen and The Chicago Reporter | September 15, 2020

The Lightfoot administration intercepted at least $27 million in 2020 from residents’ state tax refunds to collect on debt, disproportionately hitting lower income neighborhoods and communities of color.

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Families can support kids’ mental health whether they’re learning remotely or at school – here’s how

By Erika Bocknek | August 21, 2020

Good mental health is the ability to adapt to changes and stress. Whatever school looks like, parents can help keep kids’ social-emotional development on track in these four areas.

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Millions of America’s working poor may lose out on key anti-poverty tax credit because of the pandemic

By Rebecca Hasdell, Alice Milivinti and David Rehkopf | August 7, 2020

The earned income tax credit lifts around 6 million of the working poor out of poverty every year, but with the economy hammered by COVID-19, many might not get the benefit they need.

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South Side’s maternal health desert poses added risks for Black women during pandemic

By Curtis Black | July 29, 2020

The planned closing of Mercy Hospital underscores the dramatic loss of maternity services in Chicago over the past year — reflecting the failure of local government agencies to adequately fund critical services in vulnerable communities, advocates say.

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Landlord-leaning eviction courts are about to make the coronavirus housing crisis a lot worse

By Katy Ramsey Mason | July 29, 2020

Millions of Americans may be at risk of losing their homes in coming months as eviction moratoriums expire and courts resume a process that heavily favors landlords.

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¿En qué consiste el plan de reapertura de las Escuelas Públicas de Chicago (CPS)? Te lo explicamos muy fácil.

By Paula Friedrich | July 24, 2020

La mayoría de los estudiantes tendrán una combinación de educación en persona y a distancia, pero los detalles dependen del grado y situación de aprendizaje de cada estudiante. CPS pide comentarios hacia su propuesta. Esta herramienta te permite analizar cada uno de los escenarios.

Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Social justice movement should focus on passing Fair Tax Amendment this November

By Curtis Black | July 23, 2020

The latest Springfield scandal shouldn’t stop the drive for a graduated income tax to fund programs that promote equity and opportunity as Illinois contends with unprecedented crises and growing income inequality.

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A model for meeting local information needs in challenging times

By David Eads | July 23, 2020

By prioritizing design and sharing resources, The Chicago Reporter has adapted its methods to provide fundamental coverage of the coronavirus crisis and social uprising while staying true to its mission.

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What is Chicago Public Schools’ reopening plan? Here’s a simple breakdown

By Paula Friedrich | July 21, 2020

Most students will do a mix of in-person and remote learnings, but the details depend on a student’s grade level and learning situation. CPS is looking for feedback on its proposal and this tool lets you zoom in on each of the different scenarios.

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Chicago’s closed schools should be redesigned for safe post-pandemic learning in Black neighborhoods

By Rachel Weber | July 17, 2020

School buildings notoriously shuttered by Chicago Public Schools in 2013 could now be used to facilitate classroom social distancing, especially in communities hardest hit by COVID-19.

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